For centuries, Chinese poets have called Suzhou paradise on earth. We completely agree: Suzhou’s gardens belong in heaven. There are 69 splendid gardens in the city, 8 of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Each and every single garden is beautiful. The gardens date back to the 11th to the 19th Century. The rest of […]
After spending a couple of days in the wonderful Huangguoshu Waterfall, we wanted to see an authentic Chinese village. That’s why we went to Xijiang, the biggest Miao village in the country. Granted, most of the buildings in Xijiang are new. However, the village is absolutely beautiful and authentic. Historic buildings dot the village, the […]
Nothing could prepare us for the magic of Chongqing. The city represents the best of Chinese megacities: modernity and tradition. Besides, the food is superb, and the hotels fantastic. Massive roads, bridges, and the metro connect the entire city. Two rivers run through it. Thus, the epic views. There are parks, malls, pedestrian streets, historic […]
There is no doubt that you will have a great time in Shanghai. The city is absolutely beautiful, fun, elegant, traditional, ultra-modern, super Chinese, and international. In fact, the problem in Shanghai is that there’s way too much to see and do. You can spend months in the city discovering new things. That’s why we […]
As you probably know, China is home to incredible natural sites and ultra-modern megacities. However, it also boasts outstanding historical cities and towns that showcase the country’s rich history and culture. We’ve visited almost a dozen beautiful ancient cities and towns in China. Some are close to major cities and are easy to reach, while […]
As a child I used to spend hours looking at maps, fantasizing about far away countries. Ever since I have been planning to visit China. I promised myself that I would go and for long. As you know, traveling for a week is not the same as traveling for a couple of months. Especially when […]
With over 1.4 billion people, China is the second most populated country in the world. Over the years, the level of urbanization in China (migration from the countryside) increased sharply. In fact, by 2024, around 67% of Chinese live in an urban center, that’s over 940 million people. At the same time, the number of […]
First things first: Yunnan is one of the most beautiful provinces of China. It’s full of culture, breathtaking nature, stunning architecture, and warm hosts. Kunming, its capital, does not disappoint either. In fact, is one of our favorite cities in the country. Kunming is famous in China for its climate. It feels like spring all […]
China is a country of breathtaking natural beauty, full of stunning national parks and scenic areas. We believe both Jiuzhaigou National Park and Huanglong Scenic Area in Sichuan Province are amongst the nicest natural places in the entire world. Since the introduction of high-speed trains, visiting both parks has become much easier. The journey from […]
China is a country I learned to love from its literature. My parents had a big library that seemed huge for a child. I read the books for kids and skimmed through the pages of the ones for grownups. My mind would travel to faraway places, including China, of course. As I grew up, my […]